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Bipolar son about to be homeless
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<blockquote data-quote="Copabanana" data-source="post: 728448" data-attributes="member: 18958"><p>This is to Carp: I do not see what your options are except to set limits for right now in contact with him. Let me explain.</p><p></p><p>He has refused treatment consistently. Preferring longshot sprees. While it is true his judgement is impaired, he is an adult and in all but the most extreme cases will be held responsible for his actions by society. He must learn by dealing with real life consequences.</p><p></p><p>To call or text you with a blow by blow narrative of his moods is not fair. At some point you can choose to set a limit with him. I did with my son.</p><p></p><p>I told him the truth: if you talk this way x and y...I will end the call. If you keep doing it I will not accept your calls. And I followed through.</p><p></p><p>This was among the most powerful and effective things I ever did with him. To set a boundary. To protect me.</p><p></p><p>Choosing yourself is not to choose against him.</p><p></p><p> Please take care of yourself.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Copabanana, post: 728448, member: 18958"] This is to Carp: I do not see what your options are except to set limits for right now in contact with him. Let me explain. He has refused treatment consistently. Preferring longshot sprees. While it is true his judgement is impaired, he is an adult and in all but the most extreme cases will be held responsible for his actions by society. He must learn by dealing with real life consequences. To call or text you with a blow by blow narrative of his moods is not fair. At some point you can choose to set a limit with him. I did with my son. I told him the truth: if you talk this way x and y...I will end the call. If you keep doing it I will not accept your calls. And I followed through. This was among the most powerful and effective things I ever did with him. To set a boundary. To protect me. Choosing yourself is not to choose against him. Please take care of yourself. [/QUOTE]
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